November 10, 2020

Increased Firearm Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Hidden Urban Burden

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice

Keywords (Tags): public health

A retrospective study comparing Philadelphia County trauma patients before (n=357) and after (n=480) stay-at-home orders were implemented found that while there was a decrease in non-intentional trauma and daily emergency department visits, patients presenting with intentional injury increased. In particular, there was an increase in injuries likely caused by firearms. 

Abdallah et al. (Nov 6, 2020). Increased Firearm Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Hidden Urban Burden. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.09.028